13 best resorts in Turkey

Few countries are as close to Russian hearts as Turkey. In the past year the best resorts in Turkey chosen by nearly two million residents of the Russian Federation Our compatriots are attracted by the supremely seductive combination of stunning landscapes, crystal clear sea, fantastically delicious cuisine and Turkish culture, which is different from ours, but not so much as to cause discomfort. A lot of people come back here year after year; Turkey is so large and diverse that no matter how you visit it, there will always be new and unknown places.

If you want to warm up in the sun, go shopping, taste romance with your betrothed, hunt for the treasures of history and culture, go to such a party that will be remembered for many years - Turkey is able to satisfy your every desire. The price in the rating of Turkish resorts is indicated per person per day in a five-star hotel according to the booking.com service.

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13. Marmaris

Who is suitable for: For lovers of diversity.
Price: from 2780 rub.
From the airport: two hours away.

Marmaris is highly valued by the inhabitants of Western Europe - gloomy northerners like the local sun, warm, hospitable, but not exhausting with heat.

The second advantage of Marmaris is the bay. It is surrounded by mountains, and fenced off from the Mediterranean Sea by a sand spit and also a small island. therefore there are practically no wind and waves herewhich is ideal for less confident swimmers.

And the third, the strongest side of Marmaris is diversity. Its four resort centers have very different character: if one of them is more popular with party goers, then the other is more suitable for closed people who value loneliness and silence.

Another one specializes in families with children, so food, schedule and entertainment are all tailored to children's tastes. The most remarkable thing is that thanks to the compact location of the resort, you can easily move from one center to another, taking all the best from there.

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12. Kemer

Who is suitable for: All inclusive fans.
Price: from 4170 rub.
From the airport: hour drive.

Historically, Kemer has always been among the top resorts in Turkey for Russians, especially all-inclusive hotels. Therefore, it is difficult to find a person there who does not know at least a few words of Russian, and the attendants are either Russian themselves, or are fluent in the language.

Kemer's popularity among Russians is well deserved. On the one hand, it is modern resort town with well-developed infrastructure and all the necessary set of entertainment, from animation, cafes, restaurants, shops and nightclubs to nearby picturesque ruins and architectural monuments (including the ancient city of Mira, where St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, revered in Russia, served).

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11. Alanya

Who is suitable for: Economical.
Price: from 1766 rub.
From the airport: hour and a half.

Despite the luxurious beaches that occasionally receive the coveted Blue Flag, Alanya is generally considered the most inexpensive southern resort in Turkey... Yes, you will have to fork out for living in hotels on the first line, but just a 10-minute walk from the beach you can find places for almost half the price.

In general, there are not so many five-star hotels in Alanya, mostly three- and four-star hotels. Another plus of Alanya - it is located on the warmest part of the coast, so the sea warms up quite early. Moreover, even bananas and avocados grow here!

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10. Belek

Who is suitable for: Lovers of walks.
Price: from 3800 rub.
From the airport: 30 minutes by taxi.

Belek is the most expensive resort in Turkey. is he famous for its luxury hotels, a beach line more than 15 km long, as well as a pleasant proximity to Antalya airport. Most tourist spots are no more than half an hour away. While the distance for the airport is ideal for beach lovers - what better way than flying in, handing in your belongings, and immediately heading out to enjoy the sunshine on the golden sands - the surrounding area will keep those who want to spend their energetic days in the neighborhood.

You can take walks in the nearby Taurus Mountains, both on foot, and in a buggy or jeep. Daredevils will prefer to challenge the rapids and waterfalls of the Keprulu Gorge. And golf lovers will be happy to find that Belek's sports grounds are one of the best places in Turkey for this game.

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9. Bodrum

Who is suitable for: Treasure hunters.
Price: from 3807 rub.
From the airport: half an hour drive.

Bodrum - intriguing combination of antiquity and modernity... On the one hand, it is a chic resort town with ultra-modern hotels equipped with the latest science and technology. On the other hand, it is a place where you can see enough of the traditional for the Turkish hinterland whitewashed houses, blue spiers of minarets and authentic wooden ships moored in the harbor.

The surroundings of the resort boast buildings that have survived to this day from antiquity and Byzantium, including an amphitheater, where live music concerts are now given, as well as a mausoleum - one of the wonders of the ancient world. In the fortress of St. Petra, built in the fifteenth century by the Knights of Rhodes, houses the Museum of Underwater Archeology, which contains treasures from sunken ships - from ancient Greece to modern times.

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8. Oludeniz

Who is suitable for: To the beach goers.
Price: from 4093 rub.
From the airport: an hour and a half drive.

Oludeniz is the very embodiment of a good Turkish resort with sandy beaches. It's hard to imagine a sight more idyllic than the Blue Lagoon. The calm bluish surface of the bay is protected from the sea by a crescent-shaped sand spit, and is framed by grayish-white cliffs of limestone overgrown with dense Mediterranean forests. The landscape is striking in its beauty, bright wings of hang gliders often flicker in the serene sky without a single cloud. They descend from nearby Mount Babadag to land right in the city center.

The bay is surrounded by sandy beaches, and the long pebble beach of Belcekiz, home to many hotels, cafes, bars and restaurants, offers a wide range of water sports, from water skiing to kayaking and windsurfing.During the development of Oludeniz, they initially focused on tourists, so there are many places on the streets near the beaches where you can drink and eat. However, the nightlife here is more subdued than in other resort locations.

The main attraction of the most beautiful resort in Turkey is that nearby bays are even more beautiful and even more tempting than the Blue Lagoon... The water taxi runs from the city beach to the enchanting gorge of the Valley of the Butterflies and to the Paradise Beach, where the air is filled with the thick aroma of heated pine resin. Other beaches are the easiest to get to by land route. Nearby is Gemiler, where you can do water sports, and Kabak, about seven kilometers further, is surprisingly quiet, calm and ideal for beach hermits.

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7. Gumbet

Who is suitable for: Night owls.
Price: from 3822 rub.
From the airport: half an hour drive.

Although Gumbet is not far from Bodrum, it does not overshadow the radiance of its neighbor's beaches. One of the most popular resorts in Turkey has its own strong point. According to rumors, this is where most bars, restaurants and entertainment centers per square kilometer than anywhere else in Turkey. The beachfront hotels are perfect for an evening cocktail in a relaxed setting, while party-goers are tempted by the city's neon lights with music for all tastes, from hip-hop and house to classic Eurodisco.

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6. Lara

Who is suitable for: For connoisseurs of glamor and chic.
Price: from 5571 rub.
From the airport: 20 minutes away.

Lara is often called the Turkish answer to Las Vegas. This place is definitely one of the the most luxurious and glamorous coastal resorts of Antalya... Along the five-kilometer coastline there are hotels, one more luxurious than the other.

They are full of entertainment, from poolside bars to world-class spas and restaurants with exquisite cuisine that reaches sky-high. Some hotels have their own beaches or private marinas for water sports.

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5. Side

Who is suitable for: Divers.
Price: from 3861 rub.
From the airport: hour drive

Ever wondered what lies beneath the surface of the transparent blue water column, on the surface of which you rest from the hot sunlight? Scuba diving will open up a whole world of red corals, colorful fish, underwater caves and even shipwrecks. After the stormy terrestrial human kingdom, the silence in the depths seems to be deafening, and the revealed secret and hidden world of sea inhabitants has such a charm that you will want to return here again and again.

Side, one of the resort places in Turkey, offers excellent diving; there are entire schools there that teach beginners. The duration of the courses is different, from two days for those who see a breathing mask for the first time to longer ones, after which you can even get an official international certificate.

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4. Kalkan

Who is suitable for: For foodies.
Price: from 3822 rub.
From the airport: an hour and a half drive.

Kalkan was once a Greek village, but now it is a favorite vacation spot for clients, whose wallet thickness will allow them enjoy exquisite cuisine local hotels. It is difficult to call a resort a cheap resort (mostly rich Turks, British and middle-aged Germans rest here), but if your goal is an exquisite candlelight dinner, waiters catching your every gaze, and more voluminous wine lists than usual, then it is difficult to find better Kalkan ...

The best places to enjoy well-prepared food in pleasant company are either along the waterfront or among the restored old Greek houses. Most of the restaurants specialize in fish dishes, but you can enjoy traditional Turkish, European and Greek cuisine.And if you rent a car, Islamal is a few kilometers away, where you can have a great lunch of freshly caught and freshly cooked trout under the canopy of giant trees. The only disadvantage of the place from the point of view of a Russian tourist is that you will have to organize your vacation yourself. There are practically no ready-made tours here.

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3. Dalyan

Who is suitable for: Hermits.
Price: from 3840 rub.
From the airport: 20 minutes drive.

Among other resorts, Dalyan is a unique place. Firstly, the location - this place has no direct access to the sea (although one of the most beautiful and almost untouched by civilization beaches in Turkey is almost very close). If you are looking for peace, tranquility and serenity, this peaceful riverside resort village is just what you need. There are no big hotels or noisy clubs, and all the "nightlife" is a glass of wine by the waters of the jade-green river, while you admire the ancient rock tombs (kindly illuminated at night) on the other side. Secondly, by its appearance. It is also often called the "Turkish Venice", because the city is almost entirely on the water.

The sea is located just a little over three kilometers from Dalyan - boats run regularly to the large beach in Iztuzu. On the way through the reedy river delta, you can admire a variety of birds, from kingfishers to herons. During the summer, you can even see large turtles laying their eggs in the sand on the shore. In order to protect them, the Turkish environmental authority has declared a moratorium on the construction of any structures in the reptile nesting area, but it ends at the western border of the beach. There are several cafes and bars near the pier, as well as places where you can rent sun loungers, umbrellas and other necessary beach equipment. In fact, Iztuzu Beach is a long strip of sand that separates the river from the sea. The sea here is calm, warm, without underwater currents and is great for families with children.

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2. Fethiye

Who is suitable for: Ethnic travelers.
Price: from 4170 rub.
From the airport: hour drive.

Fethiye most authentic Turkish - this resort is even more popular with the Turks themselves than with foreign guests. However, the beach at Calis, about three kilometers north of the city, attracts a multi-ethnic clientele. It is full of hotels, restaurants and bars. In the city itself, there is a picturesque bazaar in the Hamam Sokak district, where you can buy goods from hand-made leather and colorful ceramics, as well as typical goods of the eastern market - aromatic spices, impossibly sweet Turkish delight, a lot of dried fruits and various nuts, which Turks like it so much. There are some amazing old-style restaurants nearby, serving freshly prepared fish from the local seafood market.

Fethiye itself is located on the shores of a large, but sheltered from the wind bay, in which there are many islets covered with lush Mediterranean greenery. They just beckon to take a boat excursion! Alternatively, take a longer trip along the legendary “Turquoise Coast” all the way to Patara, where you can see the half-buried ruins of an ancient Roman city. And take a journey into the dark ages of Turkish history by visiting the ancient ghost town of Kayakoy, where a thriving Greek commune was once located and which has stood abandoned since the 50s of the last century.

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1. Cirali

Who is suitable for: For families with children.
Price: from 3846 rub.
From the airport: two hours away.

Turkey's Best Family Resort is located in a valley just below the main road and creates the feeling of a place remote from civilization, but not so much that it causes discomfort. Hotels and guesthouses are located in a grove of pomegranate trees, and from the tourist infrastructure there are several shops and a number of fish restaurants along the beach.The low building density is due to nature conservation laws; they also serve as a guarantee that the beach of a mixture of sand and pebbles surrounded by picturesque mountains will remain the same clean for many years.

Many would prefer to spend their entire vacation on this beach - it is so big that there is room for everyone. However, if the family has children over the age of five, they are not yet accustomed to appreciate the moments of inaction so rare for adults and may get bored. For them, at a distance of fifteen minutes on foot are the ruins of Olympos - a city that was founded by the ancient Romans, and in the Middle Ages inhabited by real pirates. The ruins are located all over the river valley and are just high enough to pose no danger to a child. And local rules do not prohibit children from climbing on them.

Phaselis is twenty minutes north. There are a little more people there, but there are as many as three bays, and bathers can jump from the walls of the ancient harbor and make water trips to the breakwaters. But most of all, children are delighted with the famous continuous torches of Cirali. Here, for centuries, flames fueled by emissions of natural gas burst from small holes in the ground. Frying sausages on the everlasting underground fire is a lot of fun!

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